SC Guard sends unit to Virginia to help with Irene
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina National Guard is sending troops to Virginia to help deal with the effects of Hurricane Irene.
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Rains, winds subsiding as Irene moves away from SC
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Residents along South Carolina’s northern coast are relieved that Hurricane Irene has moved away.
Power being restored to SC customers after storm
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Power is being restored to coastal areas of South Carolina where electric customers were left in the dark by Hurricane Irene.
South Carolina adds 4 walk-ons to roster
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier has added four walk-ons to the Gamecocks roster.
Columbia holds all day Main Street Latin Festival
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The sounds of salsa and other Latino-inspired music will hold sway on Columbia’s Main Street as the community celebrates with its annual Latin festival.
SC asking hospitals to quit early C-sections
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina’s Medicaid agency is collecting commitments from hospitals that they will quit delivering babies early through elective Cesarean sections.
Heavy rains continue in SC as Irene moves north
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) — Hurricane Irene isn’t expected to make landfall in North Carolina until Saturday but it’s already battering the South Carolina coast.
SC gov OKs order sending rescuers to NC for Irene
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has signed an executive order that will allow three National Guard helicopters to work with Hurricane Irene rescue efforts in North Carolina.
Hurricane Irene causes beach erosion in SC
EDISTO ISLAND, S.C. (AP) — High tide is combining with water pushed ashore from Hurricane Irene to cause problems at some of South Carolina’s beaches.
USC Resumes Fraternity Recruitment with New Rules
After a week of battling over alcohol violations by seven of 18 fraternities, USC administrators and fraternities wanting to intake new members call a truce.
